Views sought on tree felling during station revamp

Residents are being consulted on plans to fell 35 trees, and plant 49 more, as part of the Peterborough railway station upgrade.

The first phase of construction on the City Link, which will connect the station to Cowgate, are due to take place in the next few months, as part of the £65m Station Quarter project.

Under the plans, the two pedestrian subways beneath the Queensgate roundabout would be removed alongside trees on the eastern side of the railway. New trees would then be planted as work progresses.

A public consultation has begun and is due to run until 11 February.

Mohammed Farooq, Peterborough First's cabinet member for growth and regeneration, said the station project would be a "real game-changer" for the city.

"While the station is only a 10-minute walk from the city centre, it currently feels very disconnected, with poorly-lit pavements and walkways," he said.

"City Link will transform this area into a much brighter, safer and more accessible route.

"To achieve this, we are planning to fell some trees, and it is only right that we ask the public for their views before any work takes place.

"Please have your say – it will only take a few minutes, but your feedback is vitally important."

All feedback will be reviewed before a final decision is made.

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